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Widener University

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Acceptance Rate 70.93 %
SAT Average 1,180
Tuition & Fees $55,730
Student Population 5,713
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $31,720

Academic Overview

Widener University Campus, Chester, PA
Widener University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Chester, Pennsylvania. It is a Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $55,730 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $28,004.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 5,713 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 70.93% and the graduation rate is 68% last year.
The salary after graduation from Widener University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $59,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Widener's tuition & fees is $55,730. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $28,004.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$55,730
Graduate$28,004
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Widener. The acceptance rate of Widener is 70.93% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13.81%. The average graduation rate is 68% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $31,720 and 89% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 5,713 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Widener University is 70.93 %.
Acceptance Rate
70.93%
Graduation Rate for Widener University is 68 %
Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate for Widener University is 78 %
Retention Rate
78%
Student Population for Widener University is 5,713
Student Population
5,713
Student to Faculty Ratio for Widener University is 11 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
11 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $31,720 at Widener University.
Financial Aid Amount
$31,720

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressOne University Place, Chester, PA 19013-5792
Phone610-499-4000
WEBhttps://www.widener.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid
Online Applicationhttps://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate-admissions/apply
Financial Aidhttps://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://tcc.ruffalonl.com/Widener University/Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid/military-veterans-admissions/financial-aid
Disability Servicehttps://www.widener.edu/student-experience/student-success-support/student-accessibility-services

Offered Degrees

Widener offers 179 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's90
Bachelor's680
Master's580
Doctorate (Research)150
Doctorate (Practical)40
Less Than 1 Year Certificate60
Post-Bachelor's Certificate180
Post-Master's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Widener University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:1,400)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $7,200)

Veterans Benefits

Widener University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✗
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